Playa Colorado surf break

Playa Colorado surfForecast / Tola Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 May 2026 CST
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Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
29.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Playa Colorado surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,484 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 1st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
4
3
2
3
2
3
1
3
1
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
241
134
215
241
164
264
264
287
380
627
911
1099
1484
1014
719
701
525
479
536
871
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
12:40PM2.23m
1:15AM1.97m
1:23PM2.26m
1:58AM2.00m
2:04PM2.28m
2:39AM2.04m
2:44PM2.30m
3:18AM2.06m
3:24PM2.31m
3:58AM2.08m
4:03PM2.29m
4:38AM2.07m
4:42PM2.25m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.46m
7:10AM0.60m
7:51PM0.40m
7:53AM0.57m
8:31PM0.35m
8:34AM0.54m
9:10PM0.31m
9:13AM0.52m
9:48PM0.30m
9:53AM0.52m
10:27PM0.31m
10:32AM0.55m
11:05PM0.35m
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5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
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6:02
6:02
6:02
6:04
6:04
6:04
6:05
5
3
1
3
3
1
19
4
1
13
2
2
9
Temp °C
31
31
28
26
27
27
29
29
26
29
29
27
30
32
27
29
29
27
31
32
29
32
32
28
27
30
29
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
33
27
28
29
28
31
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
18
Energy kJ
215
241
134
215
241
164
264
138
172
321
627
911
1099
1484
1014
719
701
525
479
536
871
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
SW
16
0.3
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
7
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
S
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SW
22
Energy kJ
20
21
119
11
14
17
34
264
229
380
215
352
110
218
88
85
58
37
236
33
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
8
0.1
SW
6
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
7
0.6
SW
21
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
20
1
37
69
123
23
287
24
162
13
18
72
136
34
32
72
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
NE
2
0.4
NE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.5
SE
10
Energy kJ
6
1
2
4
1
1
1
2
22
4
4
7
5
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
9
20
0
0
0
0
0
20
0
2
0
47
47
37
56
0
31
0
20
20
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tola Province
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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